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TransportationCommission | 2013-06-26 | 12 | overwhelming construction of parklets. John Spangler believed the guidelines make sense and thanked Donna Eyestone and the Park Street Business Association for their support. He also noticed the top floor of the parking structure does not have a lot of pedestrian access, SO it would create a great opportunity for a parklet and downtown park. Additionally, he would like to see some in street bike parking as the next logical step. Commissioner Miley said one of the speakers addressed the temporary and permanent type builds of the parklets. He asked if there is any expectation on the length of time that they would be up and running. Staff Naclerio replied it would be reviewed annually and parklet sponsors would apply through a temporary encroachment permit plus administrative and planning fees. Also, staff anticipated an average cost of $500 for administrative and planning fees. Commissioner Miley asked about the approval process and whether the policy would be in place after the Commission approved the guidelines or would it go to the City Council for review. Staff Naclerio replied the City Charter gave the Planning Board the right for decisions involving landscape and public right of way. So, staff would work with the Transportation Commission for their recommendations and the recommendations would go to the Planning Staff and Planning Board would make an approval. Commissioner Miley asked Staff Naclerio to incorporate all outcomes or next steps in future staff reports when the Commission is asked to make an approval. Overall, he supported the concept of parklets. Staff Bellows asked if the parklets could be built in residential areas. Staff Naclerio replied it is not prohibited, but it is unlikely. Staff Bellows said that becomes an unintended consequence and if someone wanted to build a parklet then they could. Staff Naclerio replied they would still need to fill out an application; staff would put out a notice of intent to approve and post the notice for 10 days and allow for public comment. He said if the Commission preferred, staff could limit the parklets to commercial areas. Staff Bellows asked if there is a maximum length designated for the parklets. Staff Naclerio replied the minimum length is one parking space and there is no maximum. However, the adjacent businesses that are fronting the parklet have to approve the construction. Commissioner Vargas said he liked the parklet concept. However, based on other cities' financial challenges, he wondered if the parking permit fees increase to accommodate the loss of revenue generated from the parking space. Page 12 of 17 | TransportationCommission/2013-06-26.pdf |